xref (A large flag may have to be folded lengthwise a third time.). Click: Folding the Flag Teach the importance of protecting and honoring our country Alma 46:36 And it came to pass also, that he caused the title of liberty to… When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, “In God We Trust.”. The canton field of blue dresses from left to right and is inverted only when draped as a pall on the casket of a veteran who has served our country honorably in uniform. After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it has the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under Gen. George Washington and the sailors and Marines who served under Capt. The source and the date of origin of this Flag Folding Procedure is unknown, however some sources attribute it to the Gold Star Mothers of America while others to an Air Force chaplain stationed at the United States Air Force Academy. Veterans with a discharge other than dishonorable, their spouses and eligible dependent children can be buried in a national cemetery. And it came to pass also, that he caused the title of liberty to be hoisted upon every tower which was in all the land, which was possessed by the Nephites; and thus Moroni planted the standard of liberty among the Nephites. (D) The outer point is then turned inward, parallel with the open edge, to form a second triangle. (It is easier if the person folding the flag takes one step forward before starting to fold the flag.) The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world. 0000001384 00000 n Collect each top corner together to fold half again. To ensure burial services at the 125 national cemeteries operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs reflect the wishes of veterans and their families, VA officials have clarified the department’s policy about recitations made while the U.S. flag is folded at the grave site of a veteran. 0000004116 00000 n �tq�X)I)B>==���� �ȉ��9. 0000001109 00000 n John Paul Jones and were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the U.S. Armed Forces, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today. <]>> Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle? Fold the lower striped section of the flag over the blue field. VA plans to outsource all compensation and pension exams, VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans, VA offering transition training specially tailored for women veterans, Trump’s VA accountability office has recommended discipline for 7 leaders since 2018, American Legion joins Rep. Josh Harder, VSOs in fight for Agent Orange benefits, Department of North Carolina sponsoring Nov. 17 virtual career fair, Department of New Jersey awards top employers, Nearly 800 jobseekers attend Department of Texas virtual job fair, Department of Texas sponsoring Sept. 15 virtual job fair, National Veterans Employment & Education awards announced, National Commander Oxford pledges support to storm victims, OUR WWII STORY: The Veterans Preference Hiring Act, National Veterans Museum helping veterans earn college credit, leadership certification, American Legion implores White House to protect vets ‘borrower defense’, Veterans education program adapts to virtual world, State veterans home in Hawaii hit hard with COVID-19, Indiana Legion post offers up free flu shots to local veterans, spouses, Texas Legionnaire: 'I know I can make a difference', Legion post planning for 'future' of health care for veterans, Legion posts affected by COVID can apply for $1,000 grant, American Legion answers family's need for keeping veteran safe, healthy, Legion grant helps combat veteran ‘cope with day-to-day life’, Phoenix Post 65’s restaurant serves comfort, healing to at-risk population, American Legion provides BBQ lunch to veterans in Alaska.